Welcoming a New Century • Focus on Hope • Seminarian Ministries
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The Crossroads The Alumni Magazine for Theological College • Fall 2018 Welcoming a New Century • Focus on Hope • Seminarian Ministries Theological College | The National Seminary of The Catholic University of America A Letter from the Rector The Crossroads is published three times a year by the Office of Institutional Advance- ment of Theological College. It is distributed via non-profit mail to alumni, bishops, voca- S. SVL II PI tion directors, and friends of TC. R T A II N I W Rector M A E S Rev. Gerald D. McBrearity, P.S.S. (’73) S H I N M G Media & Promotions V L T L O I N Managing Editor G I S Suzanne Tanzi ✣ A Horizon of Hope Contributing Writers Jonathan Barahona • James Buttner Roger Schutz in his In order to prepare future priests who will be able to restore hope Liam Gallagher • Dr. Kathleen Galleher book, Living Today for and confidence amongst the people of God, Theological College is Rev. Matthew Gworek • Cornelia Hart Contents responsible for discerning the readiness of a priesthood candidate Alexandre Jiménez-Alcântara God, wrote, “During to enter the seminary and benefit from the formation program; Michael Kielor • Rev. Mark Morozowich the darkest periods of psychological tests and interviews, background checks, training Dr. John McCarthy • Justin Motes A Letter from the Rector ................................................................... 1 history, quite often a programs related to protecting the most vulnerable are all essential Mary Nauman • Jonathan Pham to the process of acceptance into Theological College. Once accept- Community News small number of men Michael Russo • Charles Silvas and women, scattered ed, every seminarian is accompanied by a spiritual director and a Cassidy Stinson Ordinations 2018 ......................................................................... 2 formation advisor throughout their formation. A list of approved throughout the world, Centennial Celebration and Alumni Day ................................ 5 therapists is available for those who need psychological assistance. Design have been able to re- Pastoral supervisors are trained to both guide and evaluate sem- Office of Marketing and Communications The Rev. John C. Selner Endowed Chair .................................. 6 verse the source of inarians as they minister to the poor in religious education pro- The Catholic University of America Centennial Congratulations from Our Deans ......................... 7 historical evolutions. grams, in hospitals, and in parishes. Reporting procedures related to inappropriate conduct are described in the seminary’s Rule of Photography Holding on to Hope .................................................................... 9 This was only possible Life. Yearly evaluations describe how seminarians evidence affective Santino Ambrosini • Dana Bowler/ because they hoped maturity, psychosexual integration, and a full understanding of the The Catholic University of America .............................................. 10 Feature: Summer Ministries consequences of a commitment to celibate chastity. Once a semester, Matthew Browne • Dave Scavone beyond all hope. What Kathy Galleher, a licensed psychologist, offers Rector’s Conferences Suzanne Tanzi Seminarian Life had been bound for disintegration then entered into on human development, sexual integration, and boundaries in pas- Ministry at the Saint John Paul II Shrine .............................. 14 the current of a new dynamism.” toral ministry, as well as on how a healthy and balanced lifestyle can Ordination Photos The prophet Isaiah wrote, “Those who hope in the Ashley Carneal Krebs/The Catholic A New Year of Liturgy ............................................................... 15 assist a priest to avoid personal and sexual vulnerabilities, especially Lord will renew their strength. They will soar as in times of stress and anxiety (see p. 19). Virginian • Joe Gigli/The Beacon Student Government Association ........................................... 16 Rob Graham/Texas Catholic with eagle’s wings; they will run and not grow wea- In this issue (p. 10), recent alumnus Father Matthew Gworek Colleen Rowan/The Catholic Spirit Hispanic Affairs ......................................................................... 17 ry; they will walk and never tire.” (’16) also calls upon us to embrace the hope of Jesus Christ: “It’s a hope that throughout our history has helped faithful men and Chris Sheridan/Catholic New York TC Hosts Vianney Cup ............................................................. 18 And in the words of Pope Francis at the outset of Caitlin Tobin/Fairfield County Catholic women endure struggles and tragedies of all kinds, from outside Ben Torres/North Texas Catholic Healthy Living for Priests .................................................. 19 his pontificate: “… to protect every man and wom- and inside the Church.” At this time of challenge and controversy, an, to look upon them with tenderness and love, is the seminary remains faithful to this hope. Theological College Faculty and Staff ....................................................................... 20 Theological College to open up a horizon of hope; it is to let a shaft of renews its commitment to prepare men who will be good shepherds 401 Michigan Ave., N.E. Alumni light break through the heavy clouds; it is to bring after the mind and heart of Christ, priests who acknowledge that Washington, DC 20017 everything they say and do can and will have lasting consequences Class Notes ................................................................................. 22 202-756-4914 the warmth of hope!” in the lives of those they serve. www.theologicalcollege.org In Memoriam ............................................................................. 24 As a seminary, Theological College prays for all victims of sex- I share these quotations because as Theological College begins its https://theologicalcollege.catholic.edu ual abuse and expresses its sorrow and anguish. At the same time, second century of service to the Church in the United States, hope Theological College believes that this moment of crisis can become is needed as the Church faces the consequences of its history of Theological College participates in the mission a moment a grace, a new beginning, allowing the Church to move sexual abuse and coverups. Shock, anger, discouragement, feelings and responsibility of the bishops to provide into the future promising greater accountability, transparency and of betrayal and distrust toward those in positions of authority all for the people of God wise and holy priests care, especially for the most vulnerable. close to the heart of Christ and consumed in permeate this present moment in the Church’s history. At this cru- his work of salvation. In affiliation with The cial moment, Theological College renews its commitment to be a Sincerely yours in Christ, Catholic University of America, Theologi- community of hope preparing a new generation of diocesan priests cal College assists seminarians in the task of who hope in the Lord, who will renew their strength, who will run vocational discernment and in the prepara- Cover Image: and not grow weary, who will walk and never tire, who will protect tion for priestly life and ministry at the dioc- every man and woman, who will open up a horizon of hope and A centennial gift to the seminary from the United States Sulpicians, this one-of-a-kind Reverend Gerald McBrearity, P.S.S. (’73) esan level, particularly as experienced in the Holy Family mosaic icon by acclaimed artist Rita Mandolini of Rome was received at let a ray of light break through the heavy clouds that darken this Rector United States. the Alumni Day 2018 celebration (see page 5). present moment in our Church’s history. The Crossroads Fall 2018 1 Community News Community News Ordinations 2018 Priestly Ordinations During May and June, 10 seminarians of the Theological College Class of 2018 were ordained to the priesthood for eight different di- oceses: Jonathan Demma and Maurice Moon for Fort Worth; Joseph Boykow for Paterson; Carlos Limongi for New York; Wade Bass and Stephen Ingram for Dallas; Jeffrey Chichester for Rochester; Rhett Williams for Charleston; and Andrew Clyne for Washington, D.C. Rev. Louis Masi (B ’14), far left, and Rev. Carlos Limongi, to the front right of Cardinal Rev. Joseph Boykow takes the chalice from Bishop Arthur Seratelli at his ordination Timothy Dolan, were ordained with others from the Archdiocese of New York on in Paterson on May 26. May 26. Rev. Jeffrey Chichester (Rochester) confers a blessing on his newly ordained Rev. Jonathan Demma, left, and Rev. Maurice Moon were ordained by Bishop Rev. Rhett William was ordained by bishop Robert E. Guglielmone in Charleston Bishop Barry Knestout imposes hands on Nick Redmond during his ordination on classmate Rev. Wade Bass after ordination on June 2. Michael Olson on May 19 for the Diocese of Fort Worth. on June 8. June 2 while TC’s Deacon Chris Masla (left) looks on. Rev. Henri Chaix, a seminarian at TC during the Spring 2016 semester, was ordained Rev. Stephen Ingram was ordained by Bishop Edward Burns in Dallas on May 26. Rev. Wade Bass with Bishop Michael Olson (’89) at his ordination May 26 for the Andrew Clyne was ordained for the Archdiocese of Washington on June 16. in Bordeaux, France, on June 24. Diocese of Dallas, presided by Bishop Edward Burns. 2 The Crossroads Fall 2018 3 Community News Community News Ordinations 2018 Centennial Celebration and Alumni Day